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The White Lion, Ross-On-Wye

Wilton Lane
Wilton
Postal town: Ross-On-Wye
HR9 6AQ

Phone: 01989562785

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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The White Lion

The village of Wilton is situated just over the bridge on the other side of the River Wye from Ross-on-Wye. The White Lion has wonderful views over the river from the carpeted main bar and also from an outdoor patio to the rear of the pub. I'd imagine the upstairs dining room also has river views too. Although a snug was cosy enough not to have to worry about any views.

This is one of those pubs that seems to serve both drinkers and diners well. I didn't see anybody go up to the dining room. So, it seemed all diners were mingling with drinkers in the bar. There was a specials board on one wall.

At the bar, the regular cask ales are Wye Valley Bitter & Butty Bach. The guest beer was Tiny Rebel Park Life. I was hoping to get a real cider here, but the only cider options were Thatcher's Gold, Weston's Stowford Press, Redwood Orchard Thieves & Robinson's Flagon, all on keg.

The pub hosts events such as a Wednesday Movie Night. Tomorrow's move is Sleepless in Seattle. A festive menu was also being promoted.

On 13^th November 2024 - rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The White Lion

A revisit for a function found the place pretty much as described before. Three Wye Valley ales on at the bar and all in good shape. The hitherto unexplored garden by the river was fully appreciated on a lovely sunny day. Upped by a point.

June 2009
Popped in on the strength of its GBG entry whilst we were heading through town a few weeks back. Dating from the 16th century, it's a big old place next to the River Wye, which affords a nice view if you sit by the window or on the patio. There's a real fire which injected some much-needed warmth that day, complementing the beams and stonework inside. Ales on offer were Otter and Wye Valley Bitter. There was a third handpull, with a clip turned (I forget what). I was feeling very unwell that day, so the fact I was able to have a couple of halves says as much about the good beer quality as anything. Food is offered and we tried some - not bad but relatively formulaic, I suspect it's from a Brake Bros type concern. The fresh salad side was good though. Well-worth a stop if you happen to be nearby, though I wouldn't call it an essential experience.
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On 1^st June 2015 - rating: 8
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Graham Coombs left this review about The White Lion

Tucked away down a side turning, can be easily missed if you don't know it is there. Most notable for its riverside garden, food trade and a couple of good beers, but somehow doesn't quite make best use of the historic buildings and setting. A shame as it could be be exceptional with a little more effort.

On 27^th November 2014 - rating: 7
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